Thu Oct 10 16:00:08 UTC 2024: ## Indian Athletes Shine on October 10th at Badminton, Table Tennis, and Chess Tournaments

**New Delhi, October 10, 2024** – Indian athletes continued their strong performances across a range of sports today, with notable wins and medal achievements in Badminton, Table Tennis, and Chess.

**Badminton:** India’s Lakshya Sen secured a place in the second round of the Arctic Open Super 500 after opponent Rasmus Gemke withdrew. Fellow Indian player Kiran George also advanced, defeating higher-ranked Wang Tzu Wei.

**Table Tennis:** The Indian women’s table tennis team made history, securing a bronze medal at the Asian Championships after a close semifinal loss to Japan. Meanwhile, the men’s team also guaranteed a medal with a victory over Kazakhstan in the quarterfinal.

**Chess:** The Global Chess League witnessed a day of upsets, as reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen and rising star Alireza Firouzja both suffered defeats.

**Football:** India’s Odisha FC (W) lost a hard-fought match against Ho Chi Minh City FC (W) by a 3-1 scoreline in the Asian Women’s Champions League.

The Indian contingent continues to compete fiercely in various international tournaments. Fans can follow the latest scores, schedules, and updates on ESPN India’s daily blog.

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